Mpox Response in Guinea-Bissau: The WHO reports Guinea-Bissau has 10 lab-confirmed mpox cases (plus 58 suspected) with no deaths, and sequencing points to clade IIb linked to viruses circulating in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Nigeria—raising concerns that some transmission chains may be going unnoticed. Public Health Lab Boost: Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory received €1.51m in new equipment from WAHO, including PCR and immunological testing tools, to strengthen diagnostics and outbreak surveillance. Community Health Policy Talks: WAHO has started high-level meetings in Bissau to help implement a new ECOWAS regional community health policy, with Guinea-Bissau acting as the pilot and multiple ministries involved. Wildlife Science in Boé National Park: Researchers studying western chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau report “accumulative stone throwing,” where chimps repeatedly target the same trees—possibly tied to communication or social behavior. Regional Power for Tech & Industry: West Africa is expanding cross-border electricity links with 4,000km of high-voltage lines across 15 countries, improving access for millions and enabling more regional power trade. ECOWAS Peace Knowledge: ECOWAS unveiled strategic publications on peacekeeping and conflict resolution, including lessons from interventions across West Africa.